Garth Calitz and Andre VenterSep 26, 20185 minAAD 2018 Airshow Day TwoAs day two of the AAD 2018 Public days arrived it seemed as if the weather was going to live up to its reputation of ruining at least on...
Garth Calitz Sep 26, 20186 minAAD 2018 Airshow Day OneAfter two long years the day finally dawned African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) was back in town, this must be the most anticipated...
Garth Calitz and Andre VenterSep 26, 20184 minAir Power Capability Demonstration – Roodewal LimpopoOn Tuesday 18 September the South African Airforce hosted an Air Power Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range, North of...
Garth Calitz Aug 7, 20183 minSouth African participation in the Korean WarJust a year after the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) contributed towards beating the blockade of West Berlin; the SAAF’s services were...
Garth Calitz Apr 23, 201818 minSAAB JAS 39 GripenSAAB JAS 39 Gripen In the late 1970s, Sweden sought to replace its ageing Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen. The Swedish Air Force...
Garth Calitz Mar 5, 20183 min41 Squadron “Count On Us”The historical heritage of 41 Squadron has seen it serve as an Army co-operation unit, a fighter squadron, light reconnaissance, light...
Garth Calitz Feb 12, 20184 minThe North American Aviation T-6The North American Aviation T-6 Texan, or Harvard as it’s known in The Commonwealth countries including South Africa, is an American...
Garth Calitz Feb 5, 20184 minSAAF Prestige Day ParadeThe South African Airforce celebrated their 98th birthday on Thursday 1 February to commemorate a Parade was held at Airforce Base...
Garth Calitz Jan 31, 20185 minNews Letter 31 January 2018Good day all I once again greet you with a very heavy heart after the loss of yet another respected member of the South African Aviation...
Garth Calitz Jan 29, 20183 minSAAF 44 SquadronThe unit began its distinguished history as 43 Squadron based at Pietersburg and Nigel, giving qualified pilots dual engine conversions...
